This is short 2 mile hike. There is no restroom in the area and it's free parking. Just follow…read morethe ridge going up to Ladyface Mountain as this is a one way in and back out trail. In the beginning, there is a split, make sure to go left up the ridge. Not quite sure where the trail going right takes you. There is a bit of rock scrambling but I did not have any difficulties getting past it. As you near the top, there is a rock where the American Flag use to be located. This does require some climbing, so be careful. If you don't want to try that, hike past the rock and continue on the small trail to Ladyface Mountain. Both location offers 360 views. When done, hike back down. There is no shades on this hike, so pack accordingly to the weather and have fun.

This unofficial trail is a short and exhilarating. The trail ascends a steep ridgeline that, from a…read moredistance, supposedly resembles a silhouette profile of a lady's face. If you didn't already know this information then I apologize in advance since, from this point forward, you will forever attempt to make-out the ridgeline facial image whenever you drive by. The trailhead can be a little hard to locate since it is unmarked. The best landmark is the sign pointing towards Silver Creek Rd. Park along the side of the road on the dirt. I recommend wearing really good hiking shoes since the steep grade, combined with the loose dirt, makes the trail real slippery especially as you head down the mountain. The 2-mile out and back trail can be somewhat intimidating, especially if you are afraid of heights. It's really not that dangerous. There are some areas where the trail becomes narrow along the steep hillside. I surprisingly saw a number of families with young kids and pets. I suspect they didn't make it all the way to the end. The jagged volcanic rock outcrops make you feel as if you are walking along the spine of the mountain. I made it 0.6-miles before I decided to turn back. It was a little too steep for my liking. There was an American flag was waving to me in the distance encouraging me to continue on but I had to decline. I read that the final portion involves some rock climbing. If you're feeling less adventurous, and if you are interested in more of lower altitude adventure, then you may want to try the lower trail located one mile down the road. It curves around the backside of Ladyface Mountain. It's also 2 miles out and back. You will see signage in front of a metal gate. After a short distance you'll come across a monument commemorating David Balch who once owned and later donated this property to the state for preservation. Bear left at the junction with the monument. The trail takes you down into a canyon and then back up a mountain to the rear area of Ladyface Mountain. There are interesting rock outcroppings covered with brightly colored lichen. It's fun to explore all of the different rock formations. You'll feel like you have been transported to another county. Chances are you will also be the only one there to enjoy it which is a bonus

Within Oak Park, California you will be able to discover the China Flat loop which is a 3.9 mile…read moretrail. Trail can be accessed of Lindero Canyon Road between King James Court and Wembly Avenue. According to All Trails, this hike is a moderately challenging route due to a steady uphill climb to the peak which is an elevation gain of over 1,000 feet high. This loop provides expansive views, cool rock formations (including partial caves for pictures) and various plants. Springtime is a great time to check out this hike with the bountiful plants in full view. On the trail, you can commonly see wildlife including snakes and lizards. Mind you the snakes blend in well- so be on the lookout. During springtime you will see baby snakes abound. As the trail is not shaded- bring plenty of water, a good hat, and put on some suntan lotion! Happy Hiking!

This is a great hiking spot with equally great views. I enjoy a good bike ride or run at this…read morelocation. The steep areas will add to the workout. Definitely a must if you are in the area.

Super fun! Great activity to do with the family. An excellent way to keep the exercise up!read more

What's better then hiking?…read more Beautiful, well kept trails. Not too crowded but enough people on them you never feel isolated or completely alone. A lot of bikers! So please be mindful when you're walking, especially with your dog. We saw a few close calls that could have been avoiding by being aware. During summer there are a bunch of snakes so keep an eye out for that. The trails range from easier to hard, so you have plenty of options. Haven't been there since the fires but the hills still look beautiful from home.

My friend brought me to this hiking spot and I was so grateful, it was lovely. I love that Satwiwa…read morehas many different hiking paths so that you can try different routes each time. This also helps to breakup the flow of hikers as you get more privacy with more routes. Satwiwa is great for beginners and intermediate hikers. There are plenty of pathways with low incline and even walkways. But if your feeling more adventuresome there were paths a little more rocky and the farther you go we could see major inclines. This hiking area appeared both bike and dog friendly. Not a lot of doggies when we came today but a few. Didn't see many dog walkway trashcans but the routes were clean and picked up after. We saw a lot of cyclists. Thankfully the major pathways are big enough for you to walk safely to the side and for people to ride down the middle on their bikes. I felt safe as you could see miles ahead and the walkways were busy (not crowded) but I never felt isolated. So if you like a more private trail maybe not for you but it was comfortable and I still felt out in nature. Beautiful sights of the hills and flowers, fresh air, and loads of walkways to travel. So glad my friend helped me find this spot and I can't wait to add this area to my regular weekend walks.

Amazing park for hiking, definitely worth the drive. Great…read moreviews, pathways are not difficult or dangerous, not many people (during the week) Will be returning soon and enjoying the outdoors.

Great hike with an opportunity for a good workout and beautiful views. Take water and make sure…read morethat your shoes/boots have good tread for the trails. Keep an eye out for spring wildflowers in this area. Street parking is usually readily available and free. Lovely addition to the hiking rotation. Free admission.

Awesome short hike with a happy ending view of the reservoir. A local recommended this hike for the…read moreviewpoint which he showed me on his phone. If you take your time it will take 60 minutes round trip. Take the trail to right for the Westlake Vista trail. Take it all the way to the top to view the Las Virgenes Reservoir. I would return in the springtime to view the endangered pentachaeta flowers which would probably the trail to the left the next time I return for wildflower season.

Arrived at around 4pm on a Monday and there was no one in sight. Parking was easy and from the…read moreparking lot and back it was an easy 2mi hike, mostly flat and straight with signages along the way, the last .4mi was steep though but still very manageable. Best to come in for the sunset (but people do start coming in at around 530pm-sh so can get crowded during this time). Zero shade along the way so be prepared with sunscreen and water! The trail is a little bit unkept probably due to covid (heard they closed down for a bit). But as of 07/27 all trails and parking lot are all open (even Paradise Falls).

Canyon Overlook or the path up to it wasn't too bad until about 1/2 way up. It's gets pretty steep…read morewith lots of rocks and loose dirt so it's very easy to slip. The path to Lizard Rock from Overloop is pretty technical on the way down and some tight turns on the incline toward Lizard Rock. Lizard rock itself was fine with but with some tight switch backs. All in all, not for the faint of heart but I would do it again. FYI, did this trail on my Specialized Levo SL Comp

Great views for a 1 hour hike close by! A the end of Highgate road off of Triunfo Cyn. Park at end…read moreof road. Go thru opening..then a 1 min walk take steep dirt path on the right. There is a huge spot on left where they are perhaps building a large home. The path continues upward..not too tough. Then evens out. Great views of Westlake Lake on the right. Soon you'll see Las Virgenes Reservoir on your left.Such great views! Walk to the end when you see the back yards....then turn right and go up the hill .When you walk the loop back toward the left you'll see Eleanor Lake. The wild flowers are just beginning now...more to come.Super quiet, peaceful hike. Didn't see a soul! The hike took an hour. This is a kid friendly hike. Easy enough.. Best little hike in the area.

There is major construction, possibly of houses, at the recommended location to access this trail…read more I walked around for 20 minutes trying to find it. Then, when I found it, it was quite small, and narrow, and not of interest in the searing heat, especially with rattlesnakes right now. I would not have been able to see what was on either side of my feet with tall grass or brush. On the plus side (or negative side depending on how you feel about wildlife), several deer bolted out of the brush when I was walking around trying to locate this trail. Overall, I wasted a couple of hours trying to find this place and what I found (after searching around), was not worth it. Maybe that is the idea, so it stays wild. I should add that the pic with the wide looking road is where they are doing construction, not the trail.

The Chumash trail is a 2.6 mile hike, one way, that extends from trailhead at Flanagan to rocky…read morepeak located in the NE part of Simi valley. This hike is classified as challenging. This trail is well used by hikers, runners and mountain bikers. Trail provides beautiful vistas of Simi valley and beautiful sights of rock formations. Plenty of parking at trail among residential neighborhood.

Great trail that's nicely maintained for hikers and mountain bikers. Beware of the many…read morerattlesnakes and coyotes around and keep your dogs on leash. There are no restrooms or trash cans on the trail so please pack it out. The trail is a steady incline with minimal shade so start early on the hot days and bring plenty of water. Parking is available all along the residential streets leading up to the trail.